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Iranpress: Gambians Embrac ECOWAS for Organizing Tribunal for Former President

Gambians Embrac ECOWAS for Organizing Tribunal for Former President

Saturday, 04 January 2025 09:35

Banjul (IP) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has decided to establish a tribunal in Gambia to ensure that former President Yahya Jammeh and his top aides are held accountable for the crimes committed during Jammeh's 22-year rule.

Iranpress: Emancipation from France Drives Sahelian Countries to Leave ECOWAS

Emancipation from France Drives Sahelian Countries to Leave ECOWAS

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 07:53

Abuja (IP): The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formally accepted the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, which are now turning to Russia, Iran, and China as alternatives to address economic challenges, insecurity, and poverty despite Africa's vast natural resources. These countries accuse their former colonial powers, France and the United States, of supporting terrorists and rebels, prompting military governments to expel Western forces.

Iranpress: ECOWAS Court Finds Nigerian Government Guilty of Massacre

ECOWAS Court Finds Nigerian Government Guilty of Massacre

Thursday, 11 July 2024 11:48

Nigerian(Ip): The Economic Community of West African States Court (ECOWAS)' has ruled against the Nigerian Government for its excessive use of force against peaceful protesters known as the EndSARS protest at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State of Southwestern of the country in October 2020.

Iranpress: ECOWAS in Dilemma: Nigerians Support Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso

ECOWAS in Dilemma: Nigerians Support Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso's Independence

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 11:34

Abuja(IP): The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has held a meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, where the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmad Tinubu re-elected for another one-year tenure as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Governments.

Iranpress: Ghana Shia Imam warns ECOWAS against military action in Niger

Ghana Shia Imam warns ECOWAS against military action in Niger

Tuesday, 22 August 2023 09:00

Accra (IP) - The Ghana Shia National Imam, Sheikh Abubakar Kamaludeen, has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to avoid military action in Niger due to the dangerous consequences of armed conflict on the ordinary life of people.

Iranpress: ECOWAS says no negotiation with Niger

ECOWAS says no negotiation with Niger's military council is on agenda

Monday, 21 August 2023 05:19

The Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) official said on Sunday night that there will be no negotiation with Niger's military council to manage a three-year transition period in the country.

Iranpress: Military deployment to be considered if all options fail

Military deployment to be considered if all options fail

Saturday, 19 August 2023 09:52

Accra (IP)- ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, has stated that the possibility of a military deployment commissioned by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) into Niger remains firmly on the table.

Iranpress: ECOWAS Military Chiefs begin talks on Niger coup in Accra

ECOWAS Military Chiefs begin talks on Niger coup in Accra

Thursday, 17 August 2023 20:24

Accra(IP)- The West African military chiefs began talks in Ghana on Thursday to discuss a possible armed intervention to reverse the coup in Niger.

Iranpress: Nigerian protesters say no to proxy war

Nigerian protesters say no to proxy war

Monday, 14 August 2023 14:49

Kano (IP): "We are against proxy war," said protesters in Nigeria.

Iranpress: Nigerien

Nigerien's stage protests against France, US

Monday, 14 August 2023 09:11

Niamey(IP)- The people of Niger came to the streets once again, coinciding with their political efforts to solve the crisis in their country, protested against France and the US.

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